Protect your investment, and your butt.

One very nice aspect of Sidi shoes is that they are designed with longevity in mind. Of course, their choice of materials in the uppers of their cycling shoes is always top-notch. And as a complement, the heel pads on the soles of the shoes are replaceable should they get worn down. They're inexpensive and easily replaced. Save your soles!

Sidi's stock heel pads are tough enough. But not unlike your cleats, excessive walking in your cycling shoes can eventually takes its toll on them. There are three different replacement heel pads available. The Millenium 2, Millenium 3 and the Carbon Composite sole, such as the '09 Genius 5.5 or the '09 Genius 5 Pro. You'll look for a rivet on the sole of your shoe and a corresponding notch in the heel pad. One set comes with 2 pads and 2 screws.

Note: We are currently out of stock on the Millenium 3 and Carbon Composite heel pad replacements.

Comment on Teresita A.'s review:

Heel caps

Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

Fit: True to size

Size Bought: regular

The rubber on these caps wear out quickly. Additionally, the tiny screw that is used to attach the caps to the shoes can be worn down quickly and if so, you're in a world of hurt unscrewing it! Pay attention to the wear of that screw and replace these heel caps often!

Comment on Dennis B.'s review:

Heel cup replacements

Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

Fit: True to size

Easy to install heel cups on the back of Sidi shoes. My only concern is that the tiny screw that is used to attach the cups to the shoes wears down quicker than the rubber cup. If one doesn't notice the screw worn down then one will have to have the screw taken out cautiously so as to not strip the hole where the screw is goes into.

Have an answer for daniel?

Purchase Sidi heel cups. All Sidi carbon shoes will accept these heel cups. The cups come with two small tips that may or may not fit into shoe. If your shoe doesn't need the two tips then you can easily twist them off. Continue to watch for the screw that attaches the cup to the shoes. If the screw head is worn down then you will have to manipulate it out. Don't pull the screw out as that will strip the bore hole where the screw needs to be put in.

Comment on Jim Corriere's answer:

These Cost Justified a Pair of Wire Sidi

Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

Fit: True to size

Just knowing this critical wear part is replaceable made it a no brainer to buy a pair of wire mesh shoes. I wore through the fixed heel pads in less than 3 months and don't walk around that much when doing my centuries.

Comment on Jimm F.'s review:

Give 'em a makeover!

Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

Every time I replace my heel pads on my Wire's, it puts a smile on my face, knowing that the shoes will feel almost new afterwards (walking around anyways) and I'm protecting the vulnerable carbon sole. So nice that they are replaceable at all, that fact definitely extends the overall life of the shoes.

Comment on Ed Kilbourn's review:

Scheduled maintenance at a great price

Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

Took advantage of a CC sale to lay in what is an annual consumable! At the price, it was easy to justify replacing the two most worn heel pads among my 3 pairs of Sidi road shoes, perhaps a little "early".

Comment on Robyn's review:

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Don't wait until its to late

Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

If you have a set of sidi's with the Millenium 3 sole get a set of these now and check your shoes regularly. I waited until it was obvious to order. by the time I replaced mine I had to carve the old ones apart with a knife to get to the screw with a set of pliers as the phillips head of the screw was damaged beyond use.

Have an answer for Rich W.?

These are not meant to be universal as they are for certain sole specifics. It is up to you if you would like to try to make them work on an older shoe, but they are not designed to fit every SIDI shoe in their line.

Comment on Sheldon T's answer:

Heel cap covers

Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

These heel cap covers for the Sidi Bicycling Shoes are so important to have on the shoes. Surprisingly, these heel caps wear quickly and if not changed when needed, the little screw that is used to attach the rubber heel cap to the shoe will be rubbed down and will become quite difficult to remove. The use of full heel cap covers makes for an easier walk when wearing bicycling shoes and they also offer more support for one's feet.

Have an answer for Danny D.?

So sorry that I did not see your question until now! The standard heel pads that are sold by Sidi will work for your shoes. Sidi sells two kinds of heel pads, one with two points on the pad that fits into corresponding holes on the shoe and heel pads that do not have the two points. Check your shoe to see if you have tiny holes in them where the heel pad is attached and then decide for yourself!

Comment on Jim Corriere's answer:

Sorry, re: replacement heel pad - my Sidi's...

Sorry, re: replacement heel pad - my Sidi's are Genius 5 Pro Carb, not "Genesis". There is a rivet in the back of the sole, so I'm assuming I need the Millenium 3. The pictures of the products in you calendar are not clear enough to confirm which one is notched out. Phil

Have an answer for Claudia?

millenium 2 sole is for shoes with no rivet at the back of the sole, millenium 3 is for shoes with a rivet at the back of the sole (the millenium 3 is the one with the notch in the plastic where it has the logo-in the same place as the notch in the rubber-to avoid hitting the rivet, millenium 2 has no notch cut out). The plugs/nubs in the back are meant if you have plug holes in your soles, some have two, some have one, some don't have any. If you don't have plug holes you just clip off the plastic plug(s). Both come with the two plastic plugs/nubs. Basically you get the same ones you already have by comparing to the pictures.